Distinctive Games Celebrates 20th Birthday With ‘Rugby Nations 15’

Indie studio Distinctive Games is hitting a major milestone.

is hitting a major milestone. The developer, based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, incorporated back in 1994 to develop games for Nintendo 64 and the original PlayStation, although since 2001 their focus has been solely on mobile games. Today, Distinctive Games is well-known for sports games such as Patrick Kane’s Hockey Classic, Football Kicks , and Boomtime Baseball .

To celebrate the momentous occasion of turning 20, the devs assure us that they will be “definitely eating some cake and having a party.” They are also celebrating with the mid-November release of Rugby Nations 15 , the latest installment in their popular series of rugby mobile games. They call it RN15 for short, and promise a host of improvements over the previous rugby game, providing “ something for both hardcore fans of the sport and casual gamers.”

“Freshly tweaked” artificial intelligence and new challenges will be rendered in boosted graphics and audio. The game features improvement not only to general AI and positioning, but also improved Box Kick and a new Cross Field Kick AI. Movements are more lifelike, and the AI offers stronger defense; teams will switch dynamically between defensive styles like Drift and Blitz. Ambient weather changes everything, as realistic weather effects such as different forms of precipitation wreak their own unique havoc on the rugby matches. Will Mother Nature root for your team, or your opponent?

New club teams will be available to play in Exhibition matches as well as the new Career Mode, which allows players to guide a rookie through, well, a career in rugby. Starting in the bottom tier leagues, players can boost character skills and stats and rise through the ranks to become an international superstar in a global tournament. Enhanced replays mean you never miss a moment of the excitement! The stadiums where matches are held have also been enhanced, letting players feel the thrill of their screaming fans. Updated statistics for each team have been added, based on the performances of their real-world counterparts, and a brand new menu system improves usability.

RN15 is launching in mid-November for both Android and iOS devices, just in time for the Autumn Internationals – which, incidentally, can be played in the game. Rugby gaming fans should watch for the official release announcement on the Distinctive Games Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube channel. Happy 20th birthday, Distinctive Games!